House of Wax
1953, English. Directed by André de Toth.
You've never been scared until you've been scared in 3-D.
A sculptor opens a wax museum to showcase the likenesses of famous historical figures, but quickly runs into trouble when his business partner demands the exhibits become more extreme in order to increase profits.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 410 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch House of Wax
House of Wax is streaming on HBO Max and TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- André de TothDirector
- Vincent PriceHenry Jarrod
- Frank LovejoyTom Brennan
- Phyllis KirkSue Allen
- Carolyn JonesCathy Gray
- Paul PicerniScott Andrews
- Roy RobertsMatthew Burke
- Angela ClarkeMrs. Andrews
- Paul CavanaghSidney Wallace
- Dabbs GreerShane
- Charles BronsonIgor
- Reggie RymalBarker
- Oliver BlakeMan Checking His Watch (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 16 April 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles S. Belden, Crane Wilbur
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $24M
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House of Wax: quick answers
Is House of Wax worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 410 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is House of Wax?
House of Wax runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does House of Wax have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for House of Wax. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
House of Wax parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for House of Wax yet.
Which OTT platform is House of Wax on?
House of Wax is streaming on HBO Max and TCM in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like House of Wax?
If you liked House of Wax, try Saw 3D, Scream VI, House of Wax.
Who directed House of Wax?
House of Wax (1953) was directed by André de Toth and stars Vincent Price, Frank Lovejoy, Phyllis Kirk.